Author Archives: Mandolin

Announcing my novella, January Fifteenth

Posted on June 2, 2022 by Mandolin

I am excited to announce that my debut novella, January Fifteenth, is coming out from Tor.com on July 14, 2022.  Six weeks away! I can hardly believe it. January Fifteenth—the day all Americans receive their annual Universal Basic Income payment. … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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Excerpt Sampler of Stories from 2022 Weekend Warrior

Posted on March 2, 2022 by Mandolin

My exclusive Patreon content for February collects excerpts from the beginnings of five new stories. As I do annually, during January and February, I participated in the Codex contest Weekend Warrior run by Vylar Kaftan. Participants write one piece of … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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Cat Pictures! Pete in a Sink

Posted on February 25, 2022 by Mandolin

This is one of the images I used in Scragamuffin, the chapbook I released as October’s exclusive Patreon reward. I thought it might be fun to release the pictures with the photos that inspired them. When we lived in Bakersfield, … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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Cat Pictures! Ru Mane

Posted on February 18, 2022 by Mandolin

Cat drawing! This is Ru, the cat of my friend and administrative assistant, A Humphrey Lanham who kindly allowed me to use the photo. Full-grown here with a fabulous mane.

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Haiku for February 17

Posted on February 17, 2022 by Mandolin

In early dimness,
a quiet, unmoving sky
chills, waiting for dusk.
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January Fifteenth, My Forthcoming Novella, Front Cover

Posted on February 15, 2022 by Mandolin

I’m still really excited about my upcoming novella, January Fifteenth. It’s coming out from Tor.com in just a few months. I really like the cover: I really like the cover! It reminds me of one of my favorite paintings,”Paris Street; … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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Cat Drawing! Pete in a Box

Posted on February 11, 2022 by Mandolin

This is one of the images I used in Scragamuffin, the chapbook I released as October’s exclusive Patreon reward. I thought it might be fun to release the pictures with the photos that inspired them. I didn’t think I would … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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Haiku for February 10

Posted on February 10, 2022 by Mandolin

Light through naked trees.
My dreams were not peaceful and
I just want to sleep.
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Luna

Posted on February 9, 2022 by Mandolin

A simple poem about the moon. I wrote this during a class on poetry that I was teaching for Cat Rambo’s excellent writing academy. (There’s a ton of classes available there–if it’s the kind of thing you do, you should … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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White Rose, Red Rose Long Listed on the BSFA

Posted on February 7, 2022 by Mandolin

Neat! “White Rose, Red Rose” is long listed for the British Science Fiction Awards (BSFA).
Sometimes people miss stories that come out in December so it’s especially nice to see it getting recognition.

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